THE FLORIDA PUBLIC HEALTH ADVOCATE JANUARY 2019 Florida Public Health Association 14646 NW 151st Blvd. Alachua, FL 32615 Hello 2019! Happy New Year! I hope all of you enjoyed the holidays. The past year was a challenging and eventful year for public health, and 2019 promises to be just as busy. Despite being confronted with such events as natural disasters, fires, Hurricane Michael, communicable disease outbreaks, and a variety of other quandaries that our public health family has faced, we have collectively and collaboratively forged ahead. Your FPHA leadership team is making a conscientious effort to be innovative and progressive and make improvements that will benefit the membership. Concerted efforts have also been initiated to improve the FPHA website to make it more user-friendly. Additionally, there has been more focused FPHA involvement with the college student public health population, not only to mentor them, but to encourage their interest in our Association and our activities; this will strengthen our association by adding some bright young people to our mix of members because these young people are our potential future leaders. The strength of FPHA is largely dependent on the commitment and involvement of its membership. Your active participation in our organization will amplify the “voice” that we have and help us continue to be a positive influence that can “make a difference” as we move forward. If you are not currently a member, I invite you to join. If you are a member, please remember, whether you are currently serving on a committee or a leadership position or not, we value your input. If you have ideas that you think would improve FPHA, please let us know. If you want consideration to be given to various conference speakers or have presentation topics that are of particular interest to you, please convey that information to us also. The Florida Public Health Association will continue its diligent efforts to exceed expectations. We will continue to advocate and educate on the day to day health concerns facing our citizens urging youth and adults to stop using tobacco, to get their annual vaccinations, eat healthier, exercise and pursue healthier overall lifestyles that will benefit them, their families and entire communities at large. Wishing good health! Sandon S. Speedling, MHS, CPM President Florida Public Health Association A publication of the Florida Public Health Association To submit content to the newsletter, please reach out to us at: [email protected]From the President’s Desk… In This Issue... FPHA Members Public Health Articles Public Health in Action New Members FPHA Interest Groups Give Back to FPHA Public Health Opportunities Upcoming Events
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THE FLORIDA PUBLIC HEALTH ADVOCATE JANUARY 2019
Florida Public Health Association
14646 NW 151st Blvd.
Alachua, FL 32615
Hello 2019! Happy New Year! I hope all of you enjoyed the holidays. The past year was a challenging and eventful year for public health, and 2019 promises to be just as busy. Despite being confronted with such events as natural disasters, fires, Hurricane Michael, communicable disease outbreaks, and a variety of other quandaries that our public health family has faced, we have collectively and collaboratively forged ahead.
Your FPHA leadership team is making a conscientious effort to be innovative and progressive and make improvements that will benefit the membership. Concerted efforts have also been initiated to improve the FPHA website to make it more user-friendly. Additionally, there has been more focused FPHA involvement with the college student public health population, not only to mentor them, but to encourage their interest in our Association and our activities; this will strengthen our association by adding some bright young people to our mix of members because these young people are our potential future leaders.
The strength of FPHA is largely dependent on the commitment and involvement of its membership. Your active participation in our organization will amplify the “voice” that we have and help us continue to be a positive influence that can “make a difference” as we move forward. If you are not currently a member, I invite you to join. If you are a member, please remember, whether you are currently serving on a committee or a leadership position or not, we value your input. If you have ideas that you think would improve FPHA, please let us know. If you want consideration to be given to various conference speakers or have presentation topics that are of particular interest to you, please convey that information to us also.
The Florida Public Health Association will continue its diligent efforts to exceed expectations. We will continue to advocate and educate on the day to day health concerns facing our citizens urging youth and adults to stop using tobacco, to get their annual vaccinations, eat healthier, exercise and pursue healthier overall lifestyles that will benefit them, their families and entire communities at large.
Wishing good health!
Sandon S. Speedling, MHS, CPM
President
Florida Public Health Association
A publication of the Florida Public Health Association